South Australian Consolidated Acts

RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES ACT 1995 - SECT 12

12—Membership of the Tribunal

        (1)         Members of the Tribunal are appointed by the Governor.

        (2)         A member of the Tribunal is appointed for a term (not exceeding five years) specified in the instrument of appointment and, at the end of a term of appointment, is eligible for reappointment.

        (3)         A member of the Tribunal is appointed on conditions specified in the instrument of appointment.

        (4)         The office of member of the Tribunal may be held in conjunction with an office or position in the public service of the State.

        (5)         The Governor may remove a member of the Tribunal from office for—

            (a)         breach of, or non-compliance with, a condition of appointment; or

            (b)         misconduct; or

            (c)         failure or incapacity to carry out official duties satisfactorily.

        (6)         The office of a member of the Tribunal becomes vacant if the member—

            (a)         dies; or

            (b)         completes a term of office and is not reappointed; or

            (c)         resigns by written notice to the Minister; or

            (d)         is convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment; or

            (e)         is removed from office under subsection (5).